[Spontaneous and complete regression in MRI of thoracic disk herniation]

J Radiol. 1997 Feb;78(2):149-51.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Spontaneous regression of disc herniation is well known but the mechanism is not clear. Some hypotheses have been made. We present here a large thoracic disc herniation diagnosed by MRI which completely regressed one year after a medical treatment with complete amendment of symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / diagnosis*
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / physiopathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Thoracic Vertebrae*
  • Time Factors